Assistant Project Manager

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

EPC Services Company is seeking an assistant project manager for an in-office role. The candidate will support multiple project managers with document handling, assembly of construction documents, and meeting coordination in the context of power/utility construction projects.

The role requires attention to detail, basic contract understanding, and willingness to travel for project management and education assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and 2+ years direct experience or two-year degree required
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or similar preferred
• Experience in transmission line and substation construction a plus
• Excellent organizational skills; strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); Vista ERP knowledge a bonus
• Occasional travel; driving and insured to drive company vehicles
• Subject to client-mandated drug and background checks; visa sponsorship not required

Responsibilities

• Handle and file project documents, track logs, and purchase orders
• Assemble construction documents and prepare meeting agendas
• Prepare meeting minutes and project reports
• Provide document control, safety and quality documentation
• Support client relations and project financial controls
• Travel for project management and educational assignments

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma/GED

2-year degree in CM/ET or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Vista ERP

Job description

EPC Services Company, a leading power/utility engineering consultant and construction firm, has an immediate opening for a full-time assistant project manager. This is an in-office position.

Duties include document handling and filing, assembly of construction documents, preparation of meeting agendas, meeting minutes, project reports, document tracking logs and purchase orders. Additional duties include construction overview, material receiving documentation, quality control documentation, safety documentation, processing and distributing project related documents, supporting client relations, and supporting project financial controls. The successful applicant must be available to travel for project management and educational assignments.

This position requires a very basic understanding of contracts, change orders, invoicing, project work scopes, purchase orders and general construction documents (Company specific On-The-Job-Training for these items will be provided).

Under direct supervision of the Branch Manager, the successful applicant will provide assistance and technical support to multiple project managers and other office staff.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma/GED and 2+ years direct experience or two-year degree required; bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or similar area of study preferred; experience in transmission line and substation construction a plus; excellent organizational skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; working knowledge of a variety of computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), Vista ERP software knowledge a bonus; occasional travel; driving (ability to be insured to drive company vehicles). The successful applicant will be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking and is subject to EPC Services Company's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

EPC Services Company and its parent, Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI), employ over 1,100 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer